Judi Connelli

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Judi Connelli
AM
Born (1947-07-20) 20 July 1947 (age 77)
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Judi Connelli AM (born 20 July 1947) is an Australian singer and actress in theatre, opera and television.

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Connelli is best known for her career in opera and stage musicals.

As a singer she has starred in performances with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and also internationally in New York and the United Kingdom.

Career

Connelli is also known for her television soap operas such roles most especially The Young Doctors , in which she played regular Annemarie Austin from 1977 to 1978 and Prisoner playing 'Cookie', in episodes originally aired in 1982.

Connelli's work includes leading theatre roles with Opera Australia in The Rake's Progress (Mother Goose), The Mikado (Katisha), Fiddler on the Roof (Golda), The Merry Widow (Zozo), Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett) and The Gondoliers (Duchess of Plaza-Toro).

Other productions include Into the Woods (The Witch), The Threepenny Opera (Mrs. Peachum), Chicago (Matron Mama Morton), The Pack of Women , Jerry's Girls and Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider).

In concert she has appeared in Sunset Boulevard (Norma Desmond), Gypsy (Mamma Rose), Australia's Leading Ladies, Follies , Showstoppers, Candide and The 3 Divas.

Honours

In 2004, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) by the Queen of Australia for services to theatre and charity. [1]

Discography

Solo albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
Introducing Judi Connelli
  • Released: 1977
  • Label: RCA Victor (VPL1-0160)
Turning Point
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: ABC Records (L 38689)
On My Way to You
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: WEA (4509999762)
Live in London
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Dress Circle (DG CD 01)
The 3 Divas (with Suzanne Johnston and Jennifer McGregor)
  • Released: 2000
Back to Before
  • Released: 2001

Cast albums and soundtracks

Awards

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
1999 Perfect Strangers (with Suzanne Johnston) Best Original Cast / Show Recording Won [2]
2002 Back to Before Best Cast or Show Album Nominated

Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. Judi Connelli won four awards in that time. [3]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
1991Judi ConnelliFemale Musical Theatre Performer of the YearWon
1993Judi ConnelliFemale Musical Theatre Performer of the YearWon
2001Judi ConnelliFemale Musical Theatre Performer of the YearWon
2002Judi ConnelliSupporting Musical Theatrical Performer of the YearWon

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References

  1. It's an Honour. Retrieved 4 April 2014
  2. ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners By Award - 27th ARIA Awards 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  3. "MO Award Winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 16 March 2022.